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American Horror Story Season 10: Everything We Know So Far


It may not be spooky szn yet, but American Horror Story season 10 news is beginning to surface. Ryan Murphy—who must be insanely busy with his Netflix deal—has just delivered the first glimpse at his latest horror story…and let me tell you, it’s promising.

Here’s everything we know so far:

It’s happening! But you already knew that. After season nine—an ode to ’80s slasher films—aired, the FX anthology series was greenlit through season 13. At the Television Critics Association winter press tour, FX Networks chairman John Landgraf announced the news and called AHS creators Murphy and Brad Falchuk “the undisputed masters of horror TV, having created the anthological limited series with American Horror Story and sustaining its success for nearly a decade as FX’s highest-rated series.”

There will be 10 episodes. As usual.

The cast list has been posted. First things first: Sarah Paulson returns! Now that that’s out of the way, enjoy this Instagram post from Ryan Murphy announcing who’s back (and who’s new) for season 10.

Here’s the full list (so far?):

  • Kathy Bates
  • Macaulay Culkin
  • Leslie Grossman
  • Billie Lourd
  • Sarah Paulson
  • Evan Peters
  • Adina Porter
  • Lily Rabe
  • Angelica Ross
  • Finn Wittrock

Exciting returns include Bates, Paulson, and Peters, who were deeply missed in season nine. Notably missing are Emma Roberts and Jessica Lange, two major players in the franchise.

But it’s the addition of Culkin in that number-two slot which may prove to be the most interesting choice. While his brother, Kieran Culkin, is killing it on Succession, the Home Alone child star has slowly been making his way back into the public eye.

“I enjoy acting. I enjoy being on set,” Culkin said in a recent Esquire cover story. “I don’t enjoy a lot of the other things that come around it. What’s a good analogy? The Shawshank Redemption. The way he gets out of prison is to crawl through a tube of s—, you know? It feels like to get to that kind of freedom, I’d have to crawl through a tube of s—. And you know what? I’ve built a really nice prison for myself. It’s soft. It’s sweet. It smells nice. You know? It’s plush.”

We don’t know what it will be about…yet. Fan theories aside, all we really have to go on is Murphy’s beachy Instagram post to the tune of Orville Peck’s “Dead of Night.” So what could the ocean have to do with season 10? I’m going to go all-in right now and say mermaids. But you know, the creepy siren kind that lure sailors to their deaths. I would watch the hell out of that.

Keep checking back for more updates on American Horror Story season 10.



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Jenna Dewan Responds to Rumors She Shaded Camila Cabello at the 2019 American Music Awards


Jenna Dewan appeared to have a great time at the 2019 American Music Awards Sunday night (November 24), rocking out in the crowd to the performances alongside her stylist and friend, Brad Goreski. But one moment caught on camera had some viewers wondering if she was mocking Camila Cabello.

It all went down while Cabello and her boyfriend, Shawn Mendes, were on stage performing their hit song “Senorita.” A clip started circulating on Twitter where people thought Dewan said to Goreski, “She’s always extra” while rolling her eyes, appearing to reference Cabello. Though others seemed to think Dewan said, “She always sounds good.”

There was enough buzz around the matter that Dewan felt she needed to address it on her Instagram Stories during her car ride home. “I’m getting a lot of text messages from people wondering if I was shading Camila. No! I love her. I love her so much. I’m such a big fan of hers,” Dewan, 38, explained in the video. “I don’t understand what that’s about but no, I love her, love her, love her.”

“Guys, we were bumping and grinding so hard to ’Señorita.’ We’re obsessed,” Goreski said. Dewan continued, “That’s my favorite song! Anyways, clearing that up. Thank you AMAs. That was so much fun.”

She also tagged Cabello and Mendes in the post, writing, “We love @camila_cabello @shandmendes.”

“I love this award show. I come every time I’m invited,” Jenna Dewan said earlier in the night on the red carpet, per People. “I’m so excited. Selena, I’m very excited about. Dua Lipa, I’m thrilled about.” She even shared a clip of Cabello’s performance earlier in the night.

So there you have it. There’s really no drama here. If only all internet drama could be squashed so quickly and efficiently. For what it’s worth, it seems that Mendes and Cabello had a great time last night, too. “Thank you everyone thank you so much!! ❤️ also @camila_cabello. i admire you so much you unbelievable human being thank you for being you ❤️❤️ we love u guys @AMAs,” Mendes tweeted.





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The Best Looks From the 2019 American Music Awards


The Grammys might hold its place as the most prestigious night in music and the MTV VMAs might be labeled as the wildest night in music, but Sunday night’s red carpet was undeniable proof that the American Music Awards are the most fashionable and star-studded night in music.

The 2019 AMAs drew major celebrities including Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, Kesha, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, the Jonas Brothers, Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera, Billie Eilish, and Ciara—to name just a few. And everyone brought their fashion A-game, opting for monochromatic dresses (see Selena’s lime green Versace mini as proof), show-stopping accessories (we’re looking at you, Lizzo’s teeny-tiny Valentino purse) and plenty of sparkles. And one of 2019’s biggest trends, oversized silhouettes, had its place on the red carpet with Halsey in a ruffly floral gown featuring an exaggerated train and Ciara in a baggy midnight blue pantsuit. If this is any indication of the red carpets to come during the fast-approaching 2020 award season, we’re in for a treat.

Take a look at all of our favorite looks from the 2019 American Music Awards.



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American Horror Story: 1984 Is a Brilliant Tribute to Your Favorite '80s Scary Movies


I’ll admit, I was hesitant going into this season of American Horror Story (official name AHS: 1984). For one, it’s the first installment without Sarah Paulson in a main role. Paulson has been a mainstay for the franchise for years and always able to carry each season through any weaker moments. Who could possibly fill those shoes? Besides that, this season’s theme—’80s-era summer camp—is one fans have been hoping to see for years, which means expectations were high. So I went into the premiere last night feeling skeptical.

The good news: This season is good. And scary—like, actually scary.

You see, this isn’t something AHS has been known for lately. Last year’s Apocalypse had only a few frights, and 2017’s Cult was more political commentary than anything. AHS: 1984 marks a creepy return to form for the franchise, packed with classic scares and familiar tropes, which is absolutely a positive thing. Nothing about AHS: 1984 is particularly original, and that’s the point. It’s an homage to iconic slasher films like Friday the 13th and Halloween, and spotting these references is part of the season’s appeal.

The story centers on a group of Los Angeles twenty-somethings (Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Cody Fern, and Gus Kenworthy) who escape the city for the summer to be counselors at the recently reopened Camp Redwood, the site of a 1970s massacre. The serial killer, Mr. Jingles, was arrested and sent to a mental institution. But, surprise surprise, he escapes right as the counselors arrive and has his sights set on them.

Billie Lourd in American Horror Story: 1984.

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Mr. Jingles is a perfect mixture of Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers with elements of Freddy Kreuger. As for Camp Redwood, it’s ripped straight from the script of the first Friday the 13th movie. The pilot establishes the framework of a horror story you’ve seen many times before but never gets old. The key players are all there: a timid ingénue (Roberts), the oafish jock (Kenworthy), the oblivious wild child (Lourd). The pop-out scares are abundant, and the chase scenes play out like a choreographed dance. At one point, Roberts’ character, Brooke, is running from who she thinks is Mr. Jingles, and her movements feel almost musical—every trip, slip, and scream was molded by the horror greats of decades past. It’s brilliant.

Of course, creator Ryan Murphy’s touch is all over this. The actual story is tired and true, sure, but he subverts it in a way only he can. Tone-wise, the show is a delightful blend of Scream Queens and the fifth AHS season, Hotel. One minute, you’re unnerved; the next, Gus Kenworthy takes his shirt off and cheekily demands everyone to “check out his bod.” Creepy dialogue about Mr. Jingles is immediately followed by the arrival of Camp Redwood’s activities counselor, Trevor Kirchner (Matthew Morrison), who swigs beer and makes bad sex jokes. The transition between horror and humor on 1984 is frequent and abrupt, which is what we’ve come to love and expect from a Murphy production.



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American Airlines Almost Kicked a Woman Off a Plane for Wearing a Romper


American Airlines has faced some egregious controversies in the past, but this one is perhaps the most absurd: On June 30, a doctor from Texas named Tisha Rowe was ordered off a plane and allowed back on only after she agreed to cover herself with a blanket. Her offense? She was dressed in a romper.

Rowe, who is African American and Caribbean American, described the incident both on social media and in a recent interview with the New York Times, explaining that she feels her race was a factor. She told the Times that she had boarded her flight from Jamaica to Miami with her eight-year-old son when a flight attendant asked her to come to the front of the plane.

“She poses the question to me, ‘Do you have a jacket?’” Rowe explained. “I said, ‘No, I do not.’ I’ve been given no explanation as to why I was taken off the plane. So finally she says, ‘You’re not boarding the plane dressed like that.’ Then they started to give me a lecture about how when I got on the plane, I better not make a scene or be loud.”

Rowe shared photos of her outfit on Twitter. Social media users quickly agreed that there was nothing wrong with it, especially given that she was on a hot summer vacation. (As the Times points out, on the day this happened, there was a high of 94 degrees in Jamaica and a high of 89 in Miami.)

An airline policing what women wear is ludicrous, but the situation is even more frustrating in light of how ambiguous the airline’s stated conditions of carriage are. Online it includes a brief reference to dress code that read, “Dress appropriately; bare feet or offensive clothing aren’t allowed.” Rowe’s outfit contains no “offensive” or symbols, and it’s unclear what’s so inappropriate about a summer romper in the heat. Moreover, it seems enforcement of the airline’s policies is a matter left to the discretion of flight attendants, which leaves a lot of room for bias.

“Had they seen that same issue in a woman who was not a woman of color, they would not have felt empowered to take me off the plane,” Rowe told the Times. “In pop culture, especially black women with a body like mine, they’re often portrayed as video vixens. So I’ve had to deal with those stereotypes my whole life.”



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*American Horror Story* Season 9: Everything We Know So Far


Surprise, b–ch: A new season of American Horror Story is on the horizon. Yes, Ryan Murphy’s annual fright fest is coming back some time this fall and, as per usual, we don’t know much about what’s to come. Murphy is notoriously secretive about the AHS seasons; we often don’t know the theme or the full cast or anything until roughly a month before the show’s premiere.

That being said, there are some tidbits about the ninth installation that are trickling out. A few cast members have already confirmed their return, while others have announced they’re sitting this season out. Murphy, who isn’t that active on social media, has teased a few things on Instagram, as well. To be clear, we’re still pretty much in the dark when it comes to American Horror Story season nine, but there’s enough info out there to get fans excited.

So let’s dig in, shall we? Here’s everything we know about the latest season of AHS:

The premiere date. Unless Murphy decides to break form, expect season nine to premiere either in September or October of 2019.

The cast. The only confirmed cast members so far are Emma Roberts and Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy, who will play boyfriend and girlfriend, according to Murphy. Sarah Paulson and Billy Eichner appeared on Watch What Happens Live in January and revealed they knew details about season nine, which suggests they’re both returning. Unfortunately, though, Evan Peters—who’s been a staple on AHS since its inception—is not appearing on this season. He confirmed the news in April, telling Extra, “No, I’m gonna sit this season out.”

The theme. Nothing’s been announced yet, but the dominant theory is that season nine centers on aliens. There have been multiple references to extraterrestrials throughout AHS, most notably in Asylum. But even Apocalypse, the most recent season, had some alien themes: Venable, Paulson’s character, called the outpost servants “grays,” which is a popular nickname for aliens. Also, in one episode, Kathy Bates’ character performed the same song HAL does in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

There’s also a theory that suggests each AHS season represents one of the nine circles of hell in Dante’s Inferno. There are only two circles left: lust and violence. Apocalypse could easily represent violence (there was so much carnage last season), which means season nine might center on lust. Murphy himself co-signed this theory, posting it to his Instagram with a one-word caption: “Interesting.”

The characters. Apocalypse saw the return of the Coven witches—including the true Supreme, Madison Montgomery—but they won’t be hanging around for season nine. Fan-favorite characters have been known to make cameo appearances, but my prediction is we’re looking at a slate of new narratives this time around.

This isn’t the final season. AHS has been renewed for a 10th season, so we’ll at have at least one more round of scares after season nine ends.

Of course, we’ll update this post with more AHS information as it comes in.

Christopher Rosa is the entertainment staff writer at Glamour. Follow him on Twitter at @chrisrosa92.





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